“The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.”—William James Like many people around the country yesterday, I celebrated Thanksgiving—a time for feasting and giving thanks. Early in the morning, I asked myself these 2 questions: What am I most grateful for? What am

Let’s face it–leadership is not easy and not for everyone. It may be what many people aspire to, but, often, it is not a good fit. So—how can you tell if you’re a good leader or not? Well, your performance is reflected in your team. The business world has changed a great deal over the

I recently attended a Harvard Business Review event called “How I Did It—Live: Powerful Stories of Strategic Business Leadership from the World’s Top CEOs.” The interview focused on Andrew Taylor, Executive Chairman of Enterprise Holdings. Andy shared his story of how Enterprise used its acquisition of National and Alamo to drive positive change throughout the

In a recent article, 7 Signs You Suffer from The Impostor Syndrome, I helped identify indicators that you may be suffering from a syndrome that has afflicted celebrities and executives for years. Many readers wanted to know more–the steps I’ve taken, and how I’ve helped people overcome that sinking, self-defeating feeling of worthlessness. Here are

Don’t wait for your company to develop your skills. Always invest in learning. Always invest in yourself. It’s more important than ever to become comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity. It’s the way of the world. Sometimes, it can take time to find your way, especially in your career. Be patient with yourself and trust the

Yes—you read that right. After all, someone has to worry. Especially about the details. In years of corporate life, it’s become apparent that those in the corner office are much more invested in vision and strategy then execution. They’re solidly attached to the what, why and where, and seriously detached from the details of how.

This cure comes courtesy of Oprah Winfrey, and I love it!: “I keep a little bottle of bubble-blowing potion and a bubble wand in my desk. And when the day gets too heavy and I’m feeling overwhelmed, I may actually blow a few bubbles. Blowing the perfect bubble requires bringing your attention to your breath

Years ago, when we first saw the house we live in now, my husband loved it. It was a sturdy Dutch colonial, built in the 1920s, that matched all our “must-have” criteria: 3 bedrooms, large living room, fireplace, eat-in kitchen, pretty street. It was a rainy day when we came to the open house. And,

6. You’re not in the moment. You’re too busy feeling and not doing. When we allow our thoughts to wander, we can often over-think, over-analyze and feel lost. It is then that we see only the emotional and not the practical. I call it the “Self-Conscious Strikeout.” That’s when our overly-conscious selves can throw us

3. You think it has to be difficult to be worthwhile Some of us are taught this at an early age by struggling for love and attention from one or both of our parents. They withhold love until we prove ourselves worthy. Since their love and approval mean everything to us, we think that we